Bert cannot form new memories,but he is able to accurately recall his childhood memories from before his stroke.Ernie cannot form new memories and often recalls memories that did not happen.Based on this information,it appears that Bert has ____,and Ernie has ____.

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Bert's inability to form new memories while retaining old ones suggests anterograde amnesia. Ernie's inability to form new memories and recalling false ones is indicative of Korsakoff's psychosis, often associated with chronic alcoholism and characterized by confabulation (making up memories).

Bert Cannot Form New Memories,but He Is Able to Accurately